How to sync outlook with google mail
There are a few ways to sync Outlook with Google Mail (Gmail). Here are a few methods:
Method 1: Using Microsoft's Outlook.com
- Sign in to your Outlook.com account.
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "Settings".
- Click on "Accounts" and then "Linked accounts".
- Click on "Add a linked account" and select "Google".
- Enter your Google account credentials and authorize the connection.
- Select the Gmail account you want to link and click "Link account".
- Outlook.com will start syncing your Gmail emails, contacts, and calendar events.
Method 2: Using Google's Gmail Sync
- Sign in to your Google account.
- Go to the Google Account settings page.
- Click on "Security" and then "Signing in to Google".
- Click on "Apps with account access" and then "Manage apps".
- Find the "Outlook" app and click on the three vertical dots next to it.
- Select "Edit" and then "Grant access".
- Outlook will start syncing your Gmail emails, contacts, and calendar events.
Method 3: Using a Third-Party Add-in
- Install a third-party add-in like Synchronize Outlook with Gmail (SOG) or Gmail Outlook Sync.
- Follow the add-in's instructions to set up the connection between Outlook and Gmail.
- The add-in will sync your emails, contacts, and calendar events between the two accounts.
Method 4: Using IMAP
- Enable IMAP in your Gmail account settings.
- In Outlook, go to File > Account Settings > Account Settings.
- Select your Gmail account and click "Change".
- Select "More Settings" and then "Advanced".
- Check the box next to "Use the following IMAP server" and enter the IMAP server settings for Gmail (imap.gmail.com).
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
- Outlook will start syncing your Gmail emails using IMAP.
Method 5: Using Microsoft's Exchange Online
- Sign up for Microsoft's Exchange Online service.
- Set up your Gmail account as an external account in Exchange Online.
- Configure Outlook to use Exchange Online as its email server.
- Outlook will start syncing your Gmail emails, contacts, and calendar events with Exchange Online.
Note: Some of these methods may require you to have a Microsoft account or a Google account with a specific plan or subscription. Additionally, some methods may have limitations or restrictions on what can be synced between the two accounts.